Posts in "Uni Life"

University is a whirl wind of emotions, chaos and the best days of your life. Trying to adjust to a healthy balance of studying, socialising and learning how to be an independent adult however can be a very difficult challenge and can take a while to get the hang of,…

Second year student Sofia Klemola shares her top tips on saving money when buying groceries and feeding yourself on a budget while at University!

Starting university and moving into halls of residence is a very exciting experience! It can, however, be quite stressful if you arrive unprepared. I have had my fair share of moving in and out of university halls (three times in total!), made mistakes and (hopefully!) learnt from them. So, in…

Summer is finally here! What’s your plan over the summer? I personally like to spend my summer holiday in the tropical way (maybe it’s because I grew up in a tropical country :p). This time I will share with you some tips of how to get a tropical summer holiday…

Being in quarantine means being unable to meet your friends in person. Not to mention, some people have already gone back to their respective countries, perhaps including yourself. Sometimes we miss hanging out with our friends. But, don’t feel blue! Here are some activities you might want to try with…

Since the nationwide lockdown has started, it is becoming increasingly hard to combat being bored within our own little premises. COVID-19 has posed unexpected challenges and unique situations for many of us, as we are only allowed to go out for work, essential shopping or one physical…

University alumni and now Politics and International Relations lecturer, Dr Samantha May, shares her top five tips for working or studying from home... 

So how many of us have over-romanticised the idea of working or studying from home? Have you conjured images of working in your pyjamas, at the…

Hi everyone! How is your study going? I hope all of us have been having a wonderful time in our beloved University of Aberdeen. However, nothing is perfect. The University would be more than happy to hear your feedback on how they can improve and make your time here more…

Leaving home, especially to a strange country, can mean an overwhelming number of new experiences for us. Many people do not have any trouble with their new lives as students, but some may find it difficult. At a time of a festival such as New Year or a change in…

Exams and essays are over! It means Christmas is near Wahoo!! Do you already have plans over Christmas? Perhaps you’re going somewhere with your family and friends? Or staying at home and watching tons of movies? No matter what your plans are for the holidays, these are some additional tips to…